A search to change the patterns on moth wings uncovered something unexpected: wider tails, suggesting…
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Insects are the most diverse group of organisms on Earth, playing essential roles in ecosystems as pollinators, decomposers, and a food source for countless species. Research into insect biology covers a vast range of topics, from evolutionary adaptations and complex social behaviors to their impacts on agriculture, disease transmission, and biodiversity. Scientists are also investigating how insects respond to climate change, habitat loss, and environmental pressures. Stay informed with the latest discoveries in entomology, including new species identification, insect physiology, and innovative ways insects are shaping science and technology.
Scientists have discovered that honey beehives possess a surprisingly sophisticated system for protecting colonies against…
Scientists have discovered that different mosquito species are attracted to distinct human scent signatures. A…
A new study challenges traditional ideas about honey bee colonies. A honey bee colony may…
The discoveries could help manage stick insect outbreaks and reduce their impact on forestry and…
Before insects ruled the skies and reshaped life on land, some of their ancestors may…
ASU researchers found that genetics alone cannot explain the origins of eusociality. Inside an ant…
Weather extremes may be contributing to an unusually quiet summer for Britain’s ecologically important social…
Pressure-resistant air sacs allow lake fly larvae to dive hundreds of meters and complicate a…
Humidity governs the daily rhythms of some insects, raising the question of whether it affects…
Ancient DNA indicates that humans’ ability and willingness to eat insects may have depended strongly…
Honeybee queens are made not just by royal jelly, but by an entire colony engineering…
A new study reveals that removing invasive rodents from Lord Howe Island has coincided with…
Bumble bees demonstrated an unexpected ability to solve a novel object-based challenge without training. A…
A newly identified pest is raising concerns for North Carolina’s blueberry industry. What began as…
The loss of a queen triggers intense battles for power among female wasps, disrupting the…
California scientists discovered hybrid honeybees that may naturally repel one of the deadliest parasites threatening…
A sweeping study of tropical insects found that many species may struggle to survive rising…